Abdulrazzaq, Nabeel M. ， Ahmed, Omer K. ， Algburi, Sameer
2025-06-01 RESULTS IN ENGINEERING 2025 26(卷), null(期), (null页)
The limited availability of fresh water and energy in arid locations like Iraq presents a major challenge, as conventional solar distillation systems frequently fall short of meeting the demand due to their inadequate efficiency. In this research, a hybrid system combining photovoltaic and thermal (PV/T) solar distillation is explored, enhanced with a heat exchanger to simultaneously boost both freshwater production and electricity generation in the severe arid environment of Kirkuk, Iraq (located at 35 degrees 28 ' N, 44 degrees 19 ' E). The results from the experiment show that this new setup totally beats standard solar stills, getting a solid 25 % boost in thermal efficiency and cranking out up to 90 W of electricity. Plus, it produced six times more distilled water with a sweet spot basin depth of 3 cm, with the best water production happening from noon to 2PM, particularly when the sun was blasting at over 900 W/m2. These findings highlight how well the system can handle harsh weather, making it a great sustainable option for remote places dealing with water shortages by merging renewable energy with desalination techniques.